David Glenn Childers

July 8, 1958 - August 29, 2025

David Glenn Childers, 67, of Hartselle, AL, peacefully went to heaven where there are no more tears or pain on Friday, August 29, 2025. He was born in Hollywood, FL on July 8, 1958, to Truel and Helen Childers. He was a member of Christ Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Hartselle.

David fulfilled his life's goals by spending four years working in Christian education while teaching and serving as principal. He retired from the Decatur Police
Department. He also worked in the aviation industry as part of the Ground Personnel Crew with Express Jet in Huntsville, AL. He was able to share his faith in the pulpit by preaching and teaching the Bible. His life centered around God and his family.

Mr. Childers was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Bob Childers and Roger Childers.

Survivors include his wife of 47 years, Cindy Schwartz Childers, daughter, Sharon Bailey (Christopher) of Idaho Springs, CO, son, Daniel Childers of Hartselle, and sister-in-law, Melody Childers of Plantation, FL.

David's favorite scripture passage as his life verse is Job 13:15 - "Though He slay me, yet will I trust in Him: but I will maintain mine own ways before Him."

Service will be held Saturday, September 20, 2025, at Christ Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, Hartselle, AL. (Time to be determined.)

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Christ Our Redeemer Lutheran Church or your favorite charity.

Peck Funeral Home
1600 Hwy 31 SW
P.O. Box 427
Hartselle, AL 35640
256.773.2541
256.773.2543 (Fax)